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Could an escort's sonar sit well aft of the bow?

Some escorts carried sonar farther back along the hull, with its position subject to design arguments.

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Question

Did other escorts have sonar mounted about a third of the way back along the hull?

Short answer

Some did; sonar position was subject to different design arguments.

Notes

Some escorts used sonar positions comparable to the installation described about a third of the way aft. Sonar location was a matter of design argument.